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Esperanza, Cuba

Villa Clara Province · Cuba

Esperanza is a small city in Villa Clara Province, Cuba with a population of 10,462. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

10,462 Population 42/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.5 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Esperanza

Esperanza

Esperanza, also known as La Esperanza, is a Cuban village and consejo popular of the municipality of Ranchuelo, in Villa Clara Province. It is the most populated municipal settlement after Ranchuelo, with it having a population of 11,147 as of 2012.

People

Population10,462
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population10,462
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates22.4468°, -80.0971°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceVilla Clara Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation56.5 inches (1,434 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Esperanza

Esperanza is a small city in Cuba (Villa Clara Province) with a population of 10,462. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Esperanza

Esperanza has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 13.4° / 31.9° 18.7
Feb 24°C / 75°F 15.2° / 33° 40.4
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 17.1° / 35.2° 43.0
Apr 27°C / 81°F 18.9° / 36.9° 55.6
May 27.5°C / 81°F 21.2° / 36.3° 210.8
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 22.9° / 33.5° 336.9
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.5° / 33.2° 142.2
Aug 28°C / 82°F 23.9° / 33.8° 168.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 23° / 33.8° 176.3
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 20.9° / 32.6° 141.0
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.8° 75.9
Dec 23°C / 73°F 15.9° / 30.1° 39.5
Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Cuba avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area250.6 sq mi (649.2 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates22.4468°N, 80.0971°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.62"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 16, 2015.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 104 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 106 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 108 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 104 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 96 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 139 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 103 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 98 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 214 km
2021 Ida Category 1 265 km
2017 Irma Category 5 59 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 284 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 247 km
2008 Ike Category 2 107 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 72 km
2005 Rita Category 2 138 km
2004 Charley Category 3 232 km
2002 Lili Category 2 240 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 282 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 30 km
1999 Irene Category 1 263 km
1998 Georges Category 2 89 km
1996 Lili Category 2 12 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 289 km
1985 Kate Category 2 30 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 183 km
1980 Allen Category 5 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Driest

Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Esperanza

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESBU Juan Marinello
Escuela Primaria Javier Calvo Formoso
Centro Mixto (Yabú 2)
ENU Leonor Pérez Cabrera
ESBU Javier Calvo Formoso
Escuela Primaria David Pérez García
ESBU Pepito Tey
Escuela Primaria Camilo Cienfuegos
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Museums in Esperanza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Ciudad
Casa Natal Abel Santamaría
Che Guevara Mausoleum
Fábrica de Tabacos Constantino Pérez Carrodegua
Museo
Museo de Artes Decorativas
Museo municipal Joaquín Día-Marrero Torres
Museo Municipal Santo Domingo
Museo Provincial Abel Santamaria Cuadrado
Sala de Historia
Samuel Feijo
Tren blindado
Tren blindado
Tren blindado
Tren blindado

Libraries in Esperanza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alejo Campentier0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Raúl Aparicio Nogales0.0
Bliblioteca Ramón Balboa0.0
Martí Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Esperanza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Candonga de catres
Complejo de mercados 12 Plantas
Complejo de mercados 12 Plantas
Cuentapropistas (Candonga)
Cuentapropistas San Cristobal
El Disloque
La Plaza
La Pomarrosa
La Pomarrosa
Los Pilongos
Mercado 8 de Octubre
Mercado agropecuario
Mercado Buen Viaje
Mercado Buen Viaje
Mercado Buen Viaje
Mercado de oferta y demanda
Mercado La Selecta
MiPyME
MiPyME
Pista José Martí

Restaurants in Esperanza

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colonial

Cafes in Esperanza

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee
El Ranchón
La Caturra
La Plaza
Las Brisas

Cinemas in Esperanza

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Principal

Clinics in Esperanza

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico
Policlínico Juan Martí Pi

Dentists in Esperanza

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental

Train Stations in Esperanza

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Conyedo
Esperanza
Esperanza Central
Esperanza Unidos
San Diego del Valle
San Diego del Valle

Bus Stations in Esperanza

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Municipal

Gas Stations in Esperanza

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Esperanza
Servicentro Km 259

Banks in Esperanza

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular de Ahorro
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Breweries in Esperanza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Dispensada

Stadiums & Teams in Esperanza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Esperanza

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Alberto Delgado AirportTNDMedium Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Chiquitico Fabregat AirportSmall Airport
El Purio AirportSmall Airport
Jutiera AirportSmall Airport
Las Glorias AirportSmall Airport
Las Guasimas AirportSmall Airport
Las Nuevas Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Arabos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagua La Grande AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Sancti Spiritus AirportUSSSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Esperanza

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación
Centro de Rehabilitación de la Cara y Prótesis Bucomaxilofacial
Fisoterapia
Prosalud
Sala de Fisioterapia y Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esperanza

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Día
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Founded
1809

🇨🇺 About Cuba

Capital Havana
Population 11,338,138
Area 110,860 km²
GDP (USD) $107,352,000,000
GDP per capita $9,605
HDI 0.764
Life expectancy 78.1 years
Internet users 71.3%
Urban population 77.1%
Currency CUP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +53
TLD .cu
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Cuba

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 Triumph of the Revolution Triunfo de la Revolución
Jan 2 Victory of Fidel Castro Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Día de los trabajadores
Jul 25 Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Jul 26 Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Día de la Rebeldía Nacional
Jul 27 Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Oct 10 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Esperanza

What is the population of Esperanza?

Esperanza has a population of 10,462 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 250.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Esperanza?

Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.

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